We understand your concern for your friend M and your desire to see him find a job. It's commendable that you have been supporting him during this time. Let's bring this situation before the Lord in prayer and seek His will together. Before we address the request, it is important to remember that all prayer requests should be presented to God through the name of Jesus, because it is through Jesus that God will hear the requests and answer according to His will.
Firstly, let's encourage M to trust in the Lord and not be desperate. We are told:
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 WEB
We should also remind M that God is always faithful and that He provides for His children. As it is written:
Yet he didn't waver through unbelief concerning the promise of God, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was also able to perform. Romans 4:20-21 WEB
Now, let's pray for M:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our friend M. Lord, You know his needs and his desires. We pray that You would open the right doors for him to find a job that suits his skills and abilities. Help him to trust in You and not be anxious or desperate. Give him the peace that surpasses all understanding, and help him to rest in Your promises.
We also pray for his potential employers, that they would see the value and skills that M brings to the table. Guide M in his job search, and give him wisdom and discernment as he applies and interviews for jobs.
Finally, Lord, we pray for our friend who submitted this request, that You would give them wisdom and discernment as they support M. Help them to show the love of Christ and to be a source of encouragement and support.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue supporting M, both through prayer and practical help. Remind him that God is faithful and that He will provide. It is also important to do what you can to encourage M and to help him feel valued and appreciated.
Lastly, we want to remind you that while it's important to support others, it's also important to set boundaries and make sure that you are not being taken advantage of. We should always be willing to help others, but we should also be wise in our helping. As it is written:
But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever. 1 Timothy 5:8 WEB
We will continue to pray for you and M, trusting that God will provide and meet his needs.